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Remove/install crossmember under instrument panel - AR68.10-P-1120CW

MODEL 204, 207, 212 

Shown on model 204.0 up to 28.2.2011, with code (275) Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) 

Fig 1: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components
G07528032Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive stage selection 

Fig 2: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components
G07528033Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 204.0 up to 28.2.2011 

Fig 3: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components
G07528034Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 204.2 as of 1.3.2011 

Fig 4: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components
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REMOVING Removing     
1 Remove dashboard Model 204.0/2/3 AR68.10-P-1000CW 
Model 204.9 AR68.10-P-1000CY
Model 207, 212 AR68.10-P-1000EW
2 Completely remove all electrical lines from crossmember (1). IMPORTANT Observe installation position.  
SPECIAL TOOL Clip remover Fig 5
3 Disconnect electrical connector (2) and remove electrical line (3) from air conditioner housing (A32)    
4 Disconnect electrical connectors (16) from additional battery (G1/7) Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage  
5 Remove bracket (17) from mount (18) with lines connected Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage  
6 Remove center damper mat (4). Model 204
IMPORTANT Observe installation position.
 
7 Fold over left damper mat (5) and lay down into footwell Model 204
IMPORTANT Observe installation position.
 
8 Unclip line bracket (7) on electrical line (6) fro steering column tube (11) Model 204  
9 Unscrew bolt (8) IMPORTANT On model 204.9 the bolt (8) is located on the right of the air duct on the passenger side.  
10 Unscrew nuts (9)    
11 Unscrew bolt (19) from COMAND air duct (20) Model 204.2 as of 1.3.2011  
12 Unscrew bolts (10) and lay steering column tube (11) down into footwell    
13 Unscrew bolt (15) On vehicles with code (527) COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS including DVD changer  
14 Remove bolt (12)    
15 Remove bolts (13)    
16 Remove bolts (14) IMPORTANT Mark position of bolts (14) on crossmember (1).  
17 Remove crossmember (1) on driver side from vehicle with aid of helper NOTES Carefully remove crossmember (1) to prevent damaging components in interior compartment and driver door.  
INSTALLING Install     
18 Position crossmember (1) in vehicle with aid of helper.    
19 Position all electrical lines on crossmember (1).    
20 Screw in bolts (12, 13, 14) to stop, do not tighten.    
21.1 Align crossmember (1) with markings on bolts (14) IMPORTANT Not when replacing crossmember (1).  
21.2 Center crossmember (1) between A-pillars. IMPORTANT Only when replacing crossmember (1).  
22 Tighten bolts (14) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA68.10-P-1001-02D 
23 Tighten bolts (13) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA68.10-P-1002-02D 
24 Tighten screw (12) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA68.10-P-1003-02D 
25 Tighten screw (15) On vehicles with code (527) COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS including DVD changer  
26 Position steering column tube (11) on crossmember (1) and tighten bolts (10). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-03Q 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1002-03Q 
27 Tighten bolt (19) on COMAND air duct (20) Model 204.2 as of 1.3.2011  
28 Tighten nuts (9) IMPORTANT Fasten air conditioner housing (A32) on crossmember (1) without tension.  
29 Tighten screw (8)    
30 Fasten line bracket (7) with electrical line (6) to steering column tube (11). Model 204  
31 Position left damper mat (5) and center damper mat (4) on installation location. Model 204  
32 Install bracket (17) on mount (18) with lines connected Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage  
33 Connect electrical connectors (16) from additional battery (G1/7) Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage  
34 Install electrical line (3) on air conditioner housing (A32) and connect electrical connector (2)    
35 Fasten electrical lines on crossmember (1).    
36 Installing instrument panel Model 204.0/2/3 AR68.10-P-1000CW 
Model 204.9 AR68.10-P-1000CY
Model 207, 212 AR68.10-P-1000EW
JACKET TUBE

Number Designation Model 204 Model 207 Model 212
BA46.10-P-1001-03Q Lower bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel Nm 26 26 26
BA46.10-P-1002-03Q Upper bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel Nm 26 26 26
CROSSMEMBER BELOW DASHBOARD

Number Designation Model 204 Model 207 Model 212
BA68.10-P-1001-02D Bolt for crossmember on A-pillar Nm 25 25 25
BA68.10-P-1002-02D Bolt, crossmember to firewall below windshield Nm 25 25 25
BA68.10-P-1003-02D Bolt, crossmember strut to transmission tunnel Nm 50 50 50
Fig 5: Identifying Snap-Release Tool (452 589 01 63 00)
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